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NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental Management

Introduction

The NEBOSH National Certificate in Environmental
Management is designed to provide a sound foundation in environmental management
knowledge and practice.

The course is designed for managers, supervisors and employees based in the
UK, who have responsibility for managing environment issues as a part of their
day-to-day work. The qualification focuses on UK environmental laws and
International management systems, such as ISO 14001.

The syllabus covers the practical issues of managing environmental risk,
taking a risk management approach based on best practices and international
standards, including:

Environmental Management Systems and Impact Assessments

Sources and use of energy and energy efficiency

Control of pollution

Planning for and dealing with environmental emergencies

No previous environmental knowledge is required but students must be able to
write short reports. The written paper consists of one 'long-answer' question
and ten 'short-answer' questions.

The syllabus is divided into two units - taught unit NEC1 (which contain the
following elements), and a practical assessment unit NEC2). A certificate is
awarded for successful completion of each unit.